NBA canclled first two weeks of season

People want the NBA lockout to end before the season starts, like the NFL lockout did. The NBA has already cancelled all its pre-season games. But now, the NBA has also cancelled the first two weeks of the season. Both owners and players will lose more and more money if the lockout never ends. Some people are interested in watching professional basketball games after the NFL season. Even though the season has been shortened, the price of tickets will not drop, but there will be refund plus the interest for those season ticket holders. For those people who also watch other sports will have the substitution before lockout is over. But for those who don’t watch other than NBA will have to find other entertainment to watch. The fans were already upset when the lockout first began, NBA might lose part of its fans as well as their support for the time and not willing to buy tickets anymore. No one wants to see the lockout keep on going and cost the cancellation of whole 2011-2012 season, both owners and players won’t get what they are arguing right now: money. The fans definitely are disappointed the season is having delay.

Netflix losing its grip on the DVD rental industry?

CNN reported that earlier today Netflix released that it was cancelling its plan to split its services into to separate companies. This plan, originally released Sept. 18 would have customers use Netflix for instant streaming and Qwikster for mailed movie rentals. This would allow customers to choose between the two businesses or both for their movie needs. Upon releasing the statement however the online community flared with hostility towards the choice as well as Netflix all together. Many customers complained of being happy with the system already in place as well as their still unsubsided anger over the price increase. These many factors led to the online outcry that forced the company to reconsider. It was a very risky idea issued during a very risky time for the company and it backfired substancially. Netflix no doubt lost customers to their faulty timing and business planning.

The "New" iPhone

This Friday Apple will be releasing it's 5th generation iPhone. No, it's not the iPhone 5, but the iPhone 4S. AT&T stated during the release of the iPhone 3GS that the "S" stood for speed. I would assume it would mean the same with this release as it's processor is seven times faster, has twice the memory, surfs the web at "4G" speeds, and has a new technology called, Siri, that completes tasks at your command. Some are saying that the "S" stands for Steve as in iPhone 4Steve alluding to the former cofounder and CEO who was diagnosed a few years ago with pancreatic cancer that forced him to resign in August, and pass away the day after the announcement.

While the iPhone 4S is being trashed by most people, AT&T has reported that they have sold over 200,000 in 12 hours and even calling it the most successful iPhone launch ever. Apple's preorder supply ran out in less than a day. So if so many people are disappointed with this release and the iPhone 5 rumored to be out in just 8 months, I am very surprised at just how well the iPhone 4S is doing. I have preordered one just because iPhone 3GS's battery is messed up and has been dying after using it for only 10-20 minutes. This is not a widespread problem so is the 4S selling so well because of Steve Jobb's death, or that the iPhone 4S is truly the bes smart phone out there? Or could it be that sales will even out as customers are afraid supply might be scarce, or is it because the novelty of the product?

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2011-10-08/apple-iphone-pre-orders/50706650/1

Electric Vehicles: Not Meeting Expectations

Electric Vehicles seem to be the next big thing in the world as gas prices are increasing each year. Unfortunately these electric vehicles have not yet proved themselves on the road, since most of these cars are unable to travel 100 miles within one charging period. Most people need a car that can travel at least 300 miles before needing to be recharged, but the electric vehicles out now are not meeting those expectations. Another problem with these cars that people have is that they take at least eight hours to charge, and most people need them to charge in about an hour or less. So basically electric vehicles are a new and efficient way to save money on gas, but when the car takes eight hours to charge and then can only be driven for a little over an hour on the highway, that is not very efficient. The article says that by next year there will be a Tesla Model S that will be able to go 320 miles and charge in thirty minutes or less. Sounds like a perfect solution to the problem, but we'll see where technology leads us between now and then.

It is exciting to see where technology is leading us to each and every day, and to see all the new possibilities out there in the world. These new electric cars are just waiting to be transformed into something that we might think of as futuristic, and something that will really change the way the United States looks. Each day with any new invention or idea we draw closer to this conclusion.

Where is the iPhone 5?

The Apple fans or media were all excited for the Apple announcement on October 4^th 2011. Most of the fans are expecting the brand new iPhone 5, but Apple introduced the iPhone 4S. Even for those fans who were disappointed and were looking into the whole new generation technology phone, some people will still buy in to the new iPhone 4s. Technology pushes economy. iPhone 4S features the brand new technology the voice control “Siri”, and upgrades other systems. People like new things or technology, many retail stores have been asking when the new iPhone will come out and placing pre-orders. Despite of the date it’s available in store, it is the most frequent asked question which means it is popular and more people are willing to switch from other brand of phone to Apple’s. Although people who have iPhone 4 are most likely not going to rush in and buy the 4S, it will still be a popular item on sale. iPhone 4s starts at the price of 199 and it will be in store on sale on October 14^th, hopefully it won’t cause as much trouble as when iPhone 4 was first on sale. Apple’s stock went down nearly 5% on their new product announcement day, seems many were disappointed.

The Benefits of the Post Season

As we all should now know the post season is raging on throughout the U.S. With this momentous occasion comes the possibility of huge profits. The increase of buyers in the selected cities will spark huge spending that businesses will be trying to cash in on. The people coming are there to have a good time and are rarely thinking about spending too much. Supply will be increasing gradually up until the world series when the most amount of merchandise is needed to make the most profits. Though the Super Bowl does also benefit the economy of its host city, I wonder if the post season helps more, due to its extended time. It would be interesting to research and find out if the heightened fame of the Super Bowl is better than the longer post season. None the less this mild economic boom will hopefully help the economy level out.

Starbuck's Stimulus Package

Starbucks has teamed up with Opportunity Finance Network and announced their "Jobs for USA" program. The program will kick off on November 1. All Starbucks locations will collect $5 donations to distribute through the OFN to 180 financial institutions. Those 180 financial institutions supply loans from"charter schools to grocery stores nationwide." In the 27 years of existence the Network has collected over $23 billion and created over 300,000 jobs CEO Howard Schultz has stated that "This is about using Starbuck's scale for good." Starbucks Corp. hopes to have a $5 donation for every person who cannot afford to donate $5.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Starbucks-pushes-job-growth-apf-1602029736.html?x=0